Onsite Office & People Operations Manager

walkersmith; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evnex seeks an Office Operations Manager in Christchurch to keep the workplace running smoothly, oversee health and safety, and manage people processes that support a growing team. The role is fully onsite with front‑of‑house responsibilities and a strong emphasis on reliability and exceptional service.

You will own facilities, HR admin, and office systems, working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in executive administration, office management, or business support in a growing organisation.
• Non-negotiable: strong computer literacy across Microsoft 365 and business systems, and demonstrated use of AI to deliver automations or system improvements.
• Familiarity with HR administration including agreements, onboarding, and payroll liaison.

Responsibilities

• Own the tenancy relationship and contractor/supplier relationships for maintenance and services.
• Manage front-of-house, receptions, and office supplies; run the front desk and greet visitors.
• Lead health and safety activities, inductions, and keep NZ and AU policies current.
• Prepare employment agreements, onboarding and offboarding end to end; manage payroll inputs and leave records.
• Own the office and people systems, provide first-line IT support, and develop AI-driven automations.

Job description

Evnex seeks an Office Operations Manager in Christchurch to keep the workplace running smoothly, oversee health and safety, and manage people processes that support a growing team. The role is fully onsite with front‑of‑house responsibilities and a strong emphasis on reliability and exceptional service.

You will own facilities, HR admin, and office systems, working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective operations and continuous improvement.